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A committee has been formed to comprehensively examine the country's gaming laws, and its members are expected to have recommendations completed by the end of next month, Tourism Minister Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace told The Nassau Guardian yesterday.

The publishers of the American Casino Guide, the #1bestselling book on casino gambling and travel, released the results of their readers' poll concerning their favorite casinos in all major U.S. gaming cities.

It's been less than one week since Russia's President stripped gambling rights away to citizens in all but a few remote zones in the country. That's not going to stop Russian gambler's from getting their fix.

Onex Corp. and former MGM Mirage President Alex Yemenidjian have acquired a majority stake in the Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino as debt holders took ownership following its exit from bankruptcy yesterday.

Four Winds Casino Resort, the premier gaming destination in the Midwest, is pleased to announce that it was voted "Best Casino," by readers of Shore Magazine and The Times of Northwest Indiana, and "Favorite Casino" by readers of the South Bend Tribune. Separately, Four Winds announced that it will award two fully loaded 2010 Chevrolet® Camaros, plus a share of $25,000 in cash to W Club members on Saturday,

Gov. Charlie Crist and the Seminole Tribe of Florida began negotiating a new gambling compact Wednesday that would bring revenue to the state in exchange for the tribe's right to a monopoly on some of its casino games.

The Senate has voted and sent to the governor a bill to allow round-the-clock gambling, seven days a week at Twin River, while also forcing the owners of the bankrupt track and slot parlor to drop their plans to suspend live greyhound racing on Aug. 8, and run a full 200-day season.

With the economy in a world-wide downturn, many gamblers are getting more attracted to cheating as a method of bringing in more cash. Some Colorado casinos are stepping up security to counter this growing problem.

Playing the pit is more rewarding than ever as Jerry’s Nugget Casino offers cash and higher comps for its More Club members. Set to launch in early July, high-limit players will receive immediate cash back from table games with a new feature at the More Club Kiosk.

All eyes were eagerly watching the Massive Cash Meter at Table Mountain Casino ... and for good reason! Table Mountain Casino Club Card holders know that Massive Cash Jackpots are guaranteed to hit between $20,000 and $50,000.

With the economy still in a down-turn and room occupancy below normal in Las Vegas, casinos are doing everything to keep visitors coming. Everything from cheap rooms, comps, and reduced table minimums are just a few benefits on the table to visit Sin City this summer.

Nearly two decades after the first casino opened its doors, Russia is to ban gambling from Wednesday across most of its territory in a move that casino owners say will drive the industry underground. With the exception of four far-flung special zones, no gambling will be allowed across the Russian Federation.

Poker players from around the world will soon descend on Las Vegas for the chance to strike it rich at the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event, and there to improve their odds will be the World Series of Poker Academy, which is hosting its Main Event Primer this June 29 - July 1 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.

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